Originally Posted by checkTradition

Practical questions to test the "superstitious" nature of crossing oneself...

Would God protect and evil person that crosses himself?

If I pray for protection but don't cross myself, does God deny the protection?

Why would Paul and other apostles continuously tell christians to pray but never mention "crossing themselves"?

There are many other traditions introduced by the politics of the early catholic church where paganism was mixed with pure christianity to preserve power. The movie "Luther" (not perfect but good historical representation) shows some of these "traditions" and some of the first attempts of true believers to go back to the truth of God.